Carolina Academy and Orangeburg Prep squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Carolina Academy had to settle for second. They lost 11-1 to the Orangeburg Prep Indians. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, Carolina Academy couldn't push the score so high this time.
Carolina Academy saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaylen Dennis, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
On Orangeburg Prep's side, Payton Schurlknight made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Schurlknight has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Schurlknight was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
In other batting news, Orangeburg Prep got a big performance out of Calee Hartzog, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2. Another player making a difference was Lauren Ballew, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
Carolina Academy has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season. As for Orangeburg Prep, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 17-2.
Carolina Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Orangeburg Prep, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against John Paul II at 8:00 p.m. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes.
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